Daniel Melvin
About Daniel Melvin
Daniel Melvin is a Research Analyst at Exponent, where he has worked since 2021 in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has a diverse background in research and operations, with previous experience at the U.S. Coast Guard and various academic institutions.
Work at Exponent
Daniel Melvin has been employed at Exponent since 2021, serving as a Research Analyst and Study Facilitator in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In his role, he interacts with a diverse range of participants in technology-focused user studies, collecting demographic information and providing instructions. He also operates and troubleshoots prototype hardware systems, documenting errors and solutions. His work contributes to the research and development efforts within the organization.
Previous Experience
Before joining Exponent, Daniel Melvin held several positions in research and operations. He worked as a Food Service Specialist E-4 FS3 at the U.S. Coast Guard from 1999 to 2003. He also served as a Research Assistant and Lab Manager at Brooklyn College from 2015 to 2016, and as a Research Assistant/Intern at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he worked at Element, Inc. as a Research Assistant and later as an Operations Associate, where he optimized the office environment and improved work culture.
Education and Expertise
Daniel Melvin's educational background includes a Master’s Degree in Experimental Psychology from the City University of New York-Brooklyn College, obtained from 2015 to 2017. He also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the University of the District of Columbia, achieved from 2013 to 2015. Earlier, he studied Entertainment Technologies (Sound Engineering) at Guilford Technical Community College from 2003 to 2006 and completed General Studies at the same institution from 2011 to 2012.
Research Contributions
Throughout his career, Daniel Melvin has contributed to various research initiatives. At Element, Inc., he collaborated closely with computer engineers to assist in training AI models and was involved in the recruitment process across different departments. His experience as a Research Technician at Brooklyn College involved working in the Neurobiology of Learning Laboratory, further enhancing his research skills and knowledge in cognitive science.